Packaging
SIG awarded “Top Futuristic Technology” for next generation filling machine
SIG has been awarded “Top Futuristic Technology” at the Gulfood Manufacturing ceremony for its next-generation filling machine, SIG NEO.
Triballat Noyal launches milk/plants drinks in France
French business Triballat Noyal is launching a new brand of drinks called Pâquerette & Compagnie, which combines cow milk with plant-based ingredients
GEA launches new powder packaging system
The GEA SmartFil M1 has been developed to provide a wide range of filling configurations to meet the diverse necessities of the food, dairy & pet food industry for low-capacity applications.
Emmi launches AR enabled packaging experience for Emmi good day brand
Swiss milk processor, Emmi, alongside Tetra Pak, is launching a new augmented reality (AR) connected experience accessed via its smart packaging.
Graham’s reduces plastic and makes Skyr more sustainable
Graham’s, The Family Dairy has been working with Greiner Packaging on new and more environmentally friendly K3 cardboard-thermoformed plastic solution for its 450g Skyr range.
Euromilk switches from PET to SIG carton packs
Euromilk, located in Southern Slovakia, has worked closely with SIG to be the first in Eastern Europe to launch products in carton packs with pioneering SIGNATURE packaging material.
DPO launches “National Milk” in SIG carton packs
Dairy Farming Promotion Organization of Thailand (DPO) has introduced a new “National Milk” product range in SIG’s on-the-go combiblocXSlim carton packs with SIGNATURE Full Barrier packaging material.
Trigos Award received for sustainable Austrian school milk project
In a world first, school milk is now being supplied in 100% sustainable cups made of r-PET in the state of Upper Austria.
IMA Dairy & Food acquires majority stake in CDE-Packaging
Packaging machine group IMA Dairy & Food has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in CDE-Packaging GmbH in Glauburg, Germany.
Aptar’s Neo closure features on new HiPP infant formula packaging
HiPP, one of the leaders in the global infant food market, utilised Aptar’s expertise to redesign its infant formula packaging for specific Asian markets.
Cathedral City refreshes Nibbles line with new design & packaging
Packs of Cathedral City Nibbles have now moved to a bold new packaging design, aiming to broaden appeal and recruit new family buyers.
Saputo completes Carolina Dairy buy in US
Saputo has completed the acquisition of the Carolina Aseptic and Carolina Dairy businesses formerly operated by AmeriQual Group Holdings.
Spotting the trends
I have been a long-standing home delivery milk customer for years. So, the news that milk deliveries are up in the UK, with Müller reporting that its Milk & More delivery service has added 175,000 new customers in the last year and 90 per cent of them using the glass bottles, is perhaps a sign that I am ahead of the curve. Or maybe not. There’s been a pandemic on, and home deliveries are a thing now.
Emmi, Borealis and Greiner Packaging partner to create chemically recycled polypropylene iced coffee cups
Swiss dairy company Emmi is partnering with Borealis and Greiner Packaging to produce Emmi Caffè Latte, drinking cups using chemically recycled polypropylene.